48-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a breakdown of estimated fuel consumption and associated costs for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically for DLA standard fuel prices. It appears to be a pricing sheet or a component of a larger cost proposal.

• Fuel Underway (laden): Estimated 19 days of consumption.
• Fuel Underway (ballast): Estimated 0 days of consumption.
• Fuel Underway (auxiliary): Estimated 0 days of consumption.
• In Port Idle: Estimated 8 days of consumption.
• Fuel Type: MGO (Marine Gas Oil).
• Price per metric ton: $1,188.68 (SEACARD Open Market).
• Total Fuel Price: Calculated as $0.0 based on the provided days and prices, suggesting either zero consumption or missing data for calculation.

This sheet provides specific pricing information for a key commodity (fuel) for FY2025. Bidders should use this information to understand the government's estimated fuel costs and potentially to inform their own pricing strategies or cost proposals for related services. The current calculation showing a total cost of $0.0 may require clarification or further input from bidders.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a Dry Cargo Time Charter (DRYTIME – SPOT) for February 2026. The solicitation seeks offers to perform a Charter Party.

The Charter, upon award, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. Part I contains "DRYTIME BOXES" which include fields for vessel requirements, delivery/redelivery locations and dates, charter period, laydays, and terms/conditions/attachments. Vessel data, cargo capacity, fuel consumption, and other operational details are also to be provided.

The contract will be a Time Charter. Specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed in this summary but will be found within the full solicitation document.

Offers are to be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Minimum submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and EFT indicator. Offers must include information necessary for evaluation factors in 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation. A statement of agreement with all terms and conditions is required. Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Proposals may be submitted via email (.pdf format) or fax/mail. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with a preference for technically acceptable offers in the highest VISA priority and lowest price. Specific evaluation factors include technical capability (Part I, DRYTIME Boxes 1-6) and price (charter hire rate, fuel, and other pricing elements).

This solicitation may involve VISA (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) considerations, with specific evaluation preferences for Category 1 offers (those with 50% or more of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work conducted in a U.S. shipyard). The solicitation also references requirements for U.S. flag vessels.

This document is a "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation." It incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, covering areas such as contract terms, conditions, reporting, security, and various compliance requirements. Specific attachments are referenced, including guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption templates, and shipyard data information templates.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25) applicable to all coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessels services. The document also details requirements related to paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and minimum wage under Executive Order 13658, as well as provisions for vacation, holidays, and uniform allowances.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation for U.S. Navy deep sea vessel services. It establishes the mandatory minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their cost proposals to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations. Failure to adhere to these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations. The document also provides guidance on the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

Key occupations and their minimum hourly rates include:

• Master: $92.16
• Chief Engineer: $89.79
• Chief Mate: $42.89
• First Assistant Engineer: $42.89
• Able Seaman: $16.06
• Ordinary Seaman: $13.09

Fringe benefits include Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour and paid sick leave as per EO 13706.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, RFP N3220526R6045, is for a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is requesting proposals for a vessel(s) capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. The contract will be awarded based on the "MSC DRYTIME 2026 (02-26)" proforma, which is incorporated by reference.

• Vessel Type: One U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel with a ramp door and a minimum main deck height of 20 feet.

• Capacity: Capable of carrying a minimum of 136,083 square feet of military cargo (helicopters, wheeled vehicles, breakbulk).

• Speed: Minimum laden speed of 15 knots.

• Charter Period: Approximately 48 days.

• Delivery Location: Charleston, SC (USA).

• Redelivery Location: Bahrain, Bahrain.

• Laydays: Commencing 28 March 2026, Cancelling 31 March 2026.

• Supercargo: Minimum of two supercargo required.

• Stow Plan: Detailed stow plan required, including trim and stability values, and cross-checked in ICODES.

• Bunkering: Vessel to be fully bunkered.

• Certificate of Inspection (COI): Most recent and complete copy required.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 48 days.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is based on charter hire rate, fuel, and other elements.

• Offer Due Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026, at 1000 Eastern Time.

• Submission Requirements: A valid submission requires at least a ship name, a price, and a signature.

• Evaluation: Price proposal evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel, and other pricing elements. Fuel calculations are based on underway laden, underway ballast, and in-port idle days.

• Payment: Via ERP DFAS-CL (DoDAAC N50082). Electronic invoices required via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Sources Sought Notices, RFPs, Amendments, and Contract Awards will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Proforma documents are available upon request.

• Offerors are encouraged to submit offers as soon as possible due to potential email delays.

• No JPEG files are allowed for submissions.

• Imminent danger pay locations (Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, Gulf of Aden) are noted.

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, including those related to service contract reporting, cybersecurity, small business concerns, labor standards, and foreign purchases.